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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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